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Dear Haycock Families,
It was another very good week. We wish all of you a good MLK holiday. We continue to engage in work and learning that gets us closer to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s vision and dream.
Please see information below about the FCPS Student Experience Survey that students in grades 3-6 will take between February 23 and March 6 here at school. All parents of students in grades 3-6 received a communication with details about the survey and information about opting your child out if needed.
One way for parents to partner with school is to stay updated on your child's assignments. Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students, mostly in the upper grades, can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology. Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology. Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
We hope to see many of you at Wednesday night's band concerts! Our band students have been practicing hard to prepare well for their winter concerts.
With appreciation for your partnership,
Liz Beaty, Principal embeaty@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Krystal Styles, AP krstyles@fcps.edu
📆Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, January 19- Martin Luther King holiday, no school
Wednesday, January 21- Winter Band Evening Concerts (6:30 and 7:30 pm)
Wednesday, January 28- 2nd Quarter ends, 2 hour early dismissal at 2:05 pm
Thursday and Friday, January 29 and 30- Teacher Professional Development and Workdays, no school for students
Tuesday, February 3- Fourth grade students present their historical speeches on the stage at Ford's Theater.
Thursday, February 5- Parents can view 2nd quarter report cards in SIS ParentVUE
Friday, February 6- Paper copies of 2nd quarter report cards sent home to families that requested this
Friday, February 6- PTA Bingo Night in the cafeteria (session 1: 5:30 to 6:30 pm; session 2: 7:00 to 8:00 pm)
Tuesday, February 11- Sixth grade students present their National History Day learning and research
Monday, February 16 - Presidents Day holiday- no school
Tuesday, February 17 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Wednesday, February 18 - Three Hour Early Release- student dismissal at 1:05 pm
Friday, February 20- Online Spelling Bee qualification assessment (details coming)
February 23-27- Join your child during their PE class for our Kids' Heart Challenge
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
🎊Congratulations!
Congratulations to Christina Wisniewski, 3rd grade teacher, who was named the McLean Pyramid Outstanding Elementary Teacher. We are so lucky to have Ms. Wisniewski at Haycock!
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☑️Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Haycock ES
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. Parents of students in grades 3-6 received a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
⌚Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
If you need help setting up Schooltime mode on an Apple Watch, you can find easy step-by-step instructions here: Schooltime on WatchOS. Thanks so much for your support!
💉Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
🤒Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
🤧Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and in school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
💤Strategies for Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
🍜Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
🦺Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students
School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff.
The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical.
Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
🔴Lunar New Year Celebrations
Parents are invited to help us celebrate Lunar New Year at Haycock ES! Please sign up here by February 6, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Meihua Qian, mqian@fcps.edu
⛹🏼Kids' Heart Challenge (Coming in February)
Please consider donating to the Kids Heart Challenge this year by clicking on the link. Within the drop-down menu, select Haycock Elementary School, join our team, and create a login if you have not participated before.
The final day to collect online donations is Friday, February 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Our Kids Heart Challenge Event takes place during your child’s physical education class during the week of February 23rd to 27th. Please note that fundraising is not required for your child to participate in the event.
We also invite parents and guardians to join their children during their physical education classes on February 23rd to 27th to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge together. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact Nisha Hecht at nphecht@fcps.edu.
❤️FCPS Cares
Take a moment to acknowledge and affirm a Haycock staff member when they go above and beyond in demonstrating care and dedication that ensures every one of our students is seen, heard, and valued. FCPS Cares.
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